Ex-consultant and fintech exec Toby Henry shares how he self-funded an ETA, acquired Accelerator Solutions (a 25-year people and culture firm), and stepped into the CEO role. We dig into deal structure with founders staying on, funding realities for services, what “culture as advantage” looks like, and where AI actually helps SMEs without wrecking teams. Practical, people-first, zero hype.
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Ex-consultant and fintech exec Toby Henry shares how he self-funded an ETA, acquired Accelerator Solutions (a 25-year people and culture firm), and stepped into the CEO role. We dig into deal structure with founders staying on, funding realities for services, what “culture as advantage” looks like, and where AI actually helps SMEs without wrecking teams. Practical, people-first, zero hype.
S1 Ep17: M&A Zing (Ep. 18) - Healthcare, Early Years & the Long Game: Nadim Kapadia on the Permanent Holdco
The M&A Zing
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4 months ago
S1 Ep17: M&A Zing (Ep. 18) - Healthcare, Early Years & the Long Game: Nadim Kapadia on the Permanent Holdco
Diplomat-turned-consultant Nadim Kapadia has swapped global policy for local impact. Through Aligned Partners—a self-funded holding company—he’s hunting profitable UK care homes and early-years providers to own for the long haul. He reveals why autonomy and mission outweighed venture capital glamour, how he built a no-win-no-fee deal team before writing any cheques, and what negotiating with governments taught him about seller psychology. Expect candid talk on failed offers, daily progress habits and the culture checkpoints he uses to screen targets. If you’re considering a self-funded search—or want a behind-the-scenes view of UK ETA—this episode delivers.
The M&A Zing
Ex-consultant and fintech exec Toby Henry shares how he self-funded an ETA, acquired Accelerator Solutions (a 25-year people and culture firm), and stepped into the CEO role. We dig into deal structure with founders staying on, funding realities for services, what “culture as advantage” looks like, and where AI actually helps SMEs without wrecking teams. Practical, people-first, zero hype.
